Nutrition - M.S.

The Master of Science in Nutrition is a 10 course, 30-credit program that provides the essential knowledge and skills for students to pursue or accelerate careers in nutrition science and dietetics.

The program is designed to provide graduate-level coursework for those with prior nutrition education experience.

This interactive curriculum focuses on courses relevant to dietetic professionals, builds upon knowledge gained in previous educational experiences, and hones practical application skills through evidence-based practice. Additionally, the program places significant emphasis upon applying current evidence to complex nutrition and dietetic challenges.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Synthesize knowledge of nutrition and dietetics through research and application of advanced nutrition topics.
• Develop a comprehensive and science-based expertise in the nutrition and dietetics fields to educate appropriate stakeholders.
• Appraise relevant food and nutrition concepts in the wellness industry in order to help individuals and organizations promote disease prevention and health optimization.
• Develop comprehensive evidence-based practice through assessing contemporary published literature and integrating nutrition and dietetics knowledge and skills.

With access to relevant content and projects, students are prepared for careers in the fields of nutritional science, dietetics, human wellness and related areas.

NOTE: This program requires students to have an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics or a related field. It does not meet the requirements for registered dietitian (RD) credentialing set forth by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Nutrition 

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Foundation courses are required for students who do not have an appropriate background in nutrition.

 

Johnson & Wales University holistically reviews all elements of a student’s application to identify those students most likely to succeed at the university.

Prior to being considered for admission into an online JWU graduate program, the following must be submitted:

1. A completed application for admission
2. Official or certified transcripts from all institutions attended, including bachelor's and master's degree conferral (if applicable). When a graduate program application is submitted prior to completing requirements for the bachelor's degree, Admissions will consider the application and, if admissible, will offer an acceptance pending submission of final transcript verifying bachelor's degree conferral. Without such verification, students will not be allowed to register for the current semester or continue enrollment, and will be in jeopardy of losing their academic status with the university.
3. Statement of Purpose: An essay explaining your motivation, aptitude and goals related to graduate-level academic study
4. Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant's potential for success at the graduate level of study. A Personal Reference Form may be substituted for the letters of recommendation.
5. A current résumé or CV (required for applicants for conditional acceptance; optional for other applicants)

The letters of recommendation and Statement of Purpose may be emailed.

Conditional Acceptance

Conditional acceptance to the Master of Science in Nutrition may be extended to students who have a 2.41–2.84 cumulative undergraduate grade point average, and demonstrate significant evidence of professional success. Students granted conditional acceptance may take a maximum of three JWU graduate courses in their first semester (students may not enroll in two 8-week courses at the same time). If an overall GPA of 3.0 is earned in the first conditional semester, the student will be granted full admission to that program. Students who do not earn an overall GPA of 3.0 will be dismissed from the program and will not be accepted to any JWU graduate program. 

If undergraduate degree is not in nutrition, dietetics or related field, student will be required to take the two foundation courses:

• NUTR5010 Foundations of Nutrition I 
• NUTR5020 Foundations of Nutrition II